The Toronto Blue Jays secured a dramatic 5-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday, fueled by a late-inning rally. Alejandro Kirk's sacrifice fly in the ninth inning sealed the win, marking another comeback for the Blue Jays.
Toronto's offense came alive in the ninth, scoring three runs to secure their 45th comeback win of the season, a league-leading statistic. Earlier in the game, Addison Barger contributed with a home run in the fifth inning, extending the Blue Jays' winning streak to three games. Kirk and Joey Loperfido, both pinch-hitters, drove in runs in the eighth and ninth innings, keeping the team within striking distance.
The Orioles had taken an early lead, with Gunnar Henderson's RBI double and Tyler O'Neill's fielder's choice contributing to their scoring. Samuel Bassalo and Coby Mayo added to Baltimore's score with a double and a solo home run, respectively.
On the mound, Tomoyuki Sugano pitched six strong innings for the Orioles, allowing only one run. Max Scherzer started for the Blue Jays, giving up two runs over five innings. The game saw a parade of relievers from both teams, with Braydon Fisher earning the win for Toronto. The series finale will see Shane Bieber take the mound for the Blue Jays.
5 Comments
Eugene Alta
They should’ve put the game away sooner instead of relying on the last-minute tactics. It’s getting old.
Michelangelo
Congrats on the win, but when will they stop making it a nail-biter every game?
Raphael
Pathetic that they need last-minute miracles against a team they should handle easily.
Bella Ciao
Wow, a sacrifice fly in the ninth? So much drama for a game that shouldn't even have been that close.
Bermudez
How many times are the Blue Jays going to rely on comebacks? It shows they're often behind.